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Who We Are
Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.
Who We Are
Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.
What We Offer
Salary:
$176,500.00 - $242,500.00
Location:
Santa Clara,CA
You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible-while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more.
At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits.
About The Role
The Director, Product Portfolio & Product Lifecycle Transformation leads business and IT transformation initiatives that enable product lifecycle management, program governance, and portfolio value realization across a complex global enterprise environment. This role partners closely with business stakeholders, IT teams, and cross-functional organizations to drive integrated platform execution, business process improvement and operational excellence across the end-to-end Idea-to-Retire lifecycle. The director translates business priorities into scalable process and technology solutions that improve governance, visibility, and portfolio performance.
Key Responsibilities
Lead transformation initiatives across product lifecycle, project and portfolio management, and related business process and IT platform capabilities
Partner with business and IT stakeholders to define priorities, roadmaps, and execution plans aligned with organizational objectives
Drive end-to-end execution of complex IT-enabled programs, including scope, milestones, dependencies, governance, risk management, and value realization
Enable and improve end-to-end Idea-to-Retire business processes through integrated platforms, process standardization, and cross-functional alignment
Provide leadership in product lifecycle, program governance, and portfolio management to strengthen planning, transparency, decision-making, and execution
Lead implementation, integration, and optimization efforts involving Siemens PLM, SAP S/4, and related enterprise platforms
Translate business requirements into scalable digital solutions that support product development, project resource management, and portfolio planning processes
Establish governance mechanisms, execution cadences, and stakeholder engagement approaches that support delivery, adoption, and sustained business value
Drive adoption of industry best practices and process harmonization across product and project portfolio management capabilities
Lead cross-functional teams, program partners, and stakeholders through change management, issue resolution, and execution delivery
Define, monitor, and report success measures, portfolio health indicators, and business value realization metrics for strategic programs.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Business, or a related field
Significant experience in enterprise IT, digital transformation, product lifecycle management, ERP, or portfolio management environments
Proven experience leading large-scale business process and IT transformation programs
Strong stakeholder management experience across both business and IT organizations
Experience with Siemens PLM, SAP S/4, or comparable enterprise platforms supporting product lifecycle and portfolio processes
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives with senior stakeholder visibility, multiple dependencies, and enterprise impact
Strong communication, influencing, and change leadership skills
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree in Business, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field
Experience in semiconductor, manufacturing, or other complex product-based global organizations
Experience leading platform-enabled transformation across Idea-to-Retire processes
Strong understanding of industry best practices in product and project portfolio management
Experience building governance models and operating mechanisms that improve execution and business value realization
Demonstrated success aligning technology solutions with business priorities and portfolio objectives
Functional Knowledge
Product lifecycle, program governance, project and portfolio value realization through integrated IT platforms
Product and project portfolio management business processes and platform enablement
Product development and project resource management processes within complex enterprise environments
Business process transformation and program execution leadership in IT implementation environments
End-to-end Idea-to-Retire transformation enabled through integrated digital platforms
Enterprise platforms such as Siemens PLM and SAP S/4
Additional Information
Time Type: Full time
Employee Type: Assignee / Regular
Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time
Relocation Eligible: No
The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.
For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.
Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
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Worksite address
santa clara, CA, 95053, US
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